History

More than sixty years ago, a group of determined, rural residents united in their cause to bring electricity to their homes and farms. Neighboring investor-owned utilities could see no profit in serving rural areas. So local farmers and rural residents banned together to form Harrison REMC.

Today, the REMC has grown into one of the larger electric co-ops in the state. And you, as a member/owner, have certain rights and responsibilities that assure the efficient operation of the cooperation.

We are a distribution utility; we don't generate our own electricity. We purchase our power from Hoosier Energy, which is headquartered in Bloomington, Indiana. Hoosier Energy is a Generating and Transmission Supplier which is owned and controlled by the eighteen rural electrics in the south and central parts of Indiana that receive electricity from that organization.

The REMC has historically acted as an 'energy source' to spur economic growth in our communities and to create a better style of living. Our mission continues to provide reliable electricity and services to our customers.
 
As a member of this cooperative, you have the right and responsibility to attend the annual meeting each year where business of the corporation is detailed and discussed. As a member, you have the right to vote and elect fellow members to the cooperative's board of directors at the yearly meeting.

You also have the responsibility to protect REMC property and advise the office about any damage to co-op property or dangerous conditions. You're also responsible for reading your electric meter each month and providing the office with current meter reading through your monthly billing statement.